Cartridge comprising an auto-destruct feature

A toner packaging assembly comprising:

• a cartridge to connect to a host device, the cartridge comprising:
• an interconnect circuit to communicate with a host device;
• a carrier other than the interconnect circuit to carry an authenticity verification code that is to be read in a contactless manner by a scan device other than the host device;
• and
• an auto-destruct feature to, after installation of the cartridge into the host device, render the authenticity verification code unreadable;
• and
• a packaging at least partly surrounding the cartridge, the packaging comprising a window, the authenticity verification code being provided on the outside of the cartridge near the window so that the authenticity verification code is visible from the outside of the packaging through the window.

A toner cartridge comprising:

• a carrier for contactless data communication to carry an authenticity verification code to be read by a scan device other than a host device;
• and
• an auto-destruct feature to, after installation of the cartridge into the host device, damage the authenticity verification code,
• wherein:
• the cartridge comprises a housing that comprises a reservoir, toner dam, intermediate chamber, and a toner transfer assembly that define a toner travel path within the cartridge along which toner travels through the cartridge;
• and
• the carrier is disposed along the toner travel path within the cartridge.